Apply now Job no: 501800
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: All other
About the role Mater is currently seeking a highly motivated Advanced Clinical Coder to join our Clinical Coding Services team on a permanent full-time basis.
This role will code across all Maters and is based at Mater's South Brisbane Campus.
At Mater Health, you'll find we live and breathe our values.
We are a healthcare leader that provides care to more than 500,000 patients each year as a private, benevolent not-for-profit organisation – what profit we make goes back into our business which is why we offer state-of-the-art facilities and the resources to advance your career and provide the exceptional care to patients that everyone associates with Mater.
Key Responsibilities: Accurately assign specific morbidity and procedural classification to patient episodes to meet data reporting requirementsCode inpatient episodes in accordance with Australian Coding StandardsMeet standards of coding accuracy and awareness of DRG assignment and the impact on potential fundingIdentification of unclear or ambiguous documentation and subsequent initiation of coding queriesParticipate in coding audit, quality and education to expand coding skillsApply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security with the medical environmentAbout you You will have a HIMAA Introductory/Intermediate Clinical Coding Course/Certificate IV in Clinical Classification (or equivalent).
You will also have:
Up-to-date Clinical Coding knowledge using ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACSExperience using 3M EncoderStrong organisation skills in planning, prioritising and managing workloadsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work within a team environmentUnderstanding of private sector funding models (Desirable)Experience using Webpas, iPM, and scanned medical records (Desirable)Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people.
#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Benefits: Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home payAccess to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packagingAccess to leading education and professional development via Mater EducationAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teamsDiscounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/OtherUnlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness PassportAccess to on-site, discounted parkingDiscounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venuesAccess to gym, pool and end-of-trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in NewsteadApplications close 10th December 2024.Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Advertised: 22 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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